The School of Business Administration offers several in-person one-credit elective classes. If you are a full-time undergraduate student and have fewer than 18 credits, you can likely take one of these courses as part of your regular tuition. Classes are open to all majors.

These classes can be added by calling the Registrar at (509) 313-6592. Or email Registrar@gonzaga.edu from your Zagmail account and include your student ID number and the class CRN. For example: Dear Registrar, I would like to register for CRN 12345. Thank you. {Your name}

BCSS 214 Practical Operations CRN 14047
This course introduces students to practical manufacturing operations management through a live case study and on‑site facility tour. Students will analyze how real manufacturers manage production scheduling, respond to long‑term component shortages, and investigate production deviations without obvious root causes. Working in teams, students will apply basic operations concepts—capacity, flow, scheduling, inventory, quality, and continuous improvement—to craft recommendations that are feasible in a highly regulated and safety‑critical environment (e.g., aerospace or pharmaceutical manufacturing).
Instructors: Katrina Rogers, Life Science Commercialization Strategist, and Mark Roberge, Leader of GMP Quality Systems
Oct. 23-25: 4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday

BCSS 221 Excel Skills
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet software program that allows the user to analyze and visualize data. This course will introduce students to Excel concepts that allow them to analyze and present data in a format that will inform business decisions. This project-based course will use hands-on exercises to cover practical Excel skills used every day in business.
Instructor: Jenn Klein, director of institutional assessment systems, Gonzaga University
Oct. 24-25: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 245 Land the Job
Take a focused approach to launching your career. In this course, you will learn how to prepare for the job search, present yourself professionally, and succeed in interviews and early career roles. Gain the skills employers value, from communication to leadership, and start building your path forward.
Instructor: Dr. Mary Heitkemper, Workforce development professional
Nov. 6-7: 4-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday

BCSS 240 Women’s Career & Confidence Development
This course introduces how to create a development plan to reach personal and professional goals. Topics include how to find your “Why”, crush your inner critic, start your financial freedom journey, handle criticism in a new way, and enhance your interview skills. During this course, students will develop through presentations, group discussions, a written assignment, interaction with guest speakers, and reflection opportunities.
Instructor: Karen Cash, Avista substation engineer and consultant at Aspire Consultant Services
Nov. 7-8: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 201 Business Leadership
Business leadership refers to how people in an organization set objectives and influence others to achieve those objectives. Topics include leadership styles, theories of leadership, and case studies of leaders.
Instructor: Brian Newberry, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
Nov. 7-8: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 271. Underpaid, Unequal, and Invisible CRN
This course explores how gender intersects with economic systems, institutions, and policies. Using feminist economics, students will critically examine topics such as unpaid care work, the gender wage gap, occupational segregation, and globalization through theoretical analysis and real-world case studies. By cultivating the ability to think like an economist, students will learn to analyze current issues and advocate for gender-equitable policies.
Instructor: Dr. Magda Kondaridze, assistant professor of Economics
Nov. 14-15: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 209 Collective Intelligence and Innovation
Innovation rarely emerges from individual brilliance alone. This course explores how collective   develops within teams and organizations and how leaders can cultivate conditions that support creativity, learning, and adaptive problem-solving. Drawing on research in collective leadership, organizational behavior, communication, and neuroscience, students learn how diverse perspectives, shared purpose, and collaborative networks drive innovation and organizational success.
Instructor: Stephanie Elie-Martin, leadership/business consultant, SE Consulting
Nov. 14-15: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 207 Resiliency
What is resiliency, what is optimism and how might we cultivate them? What role do positive emotions like awe and gratitude play in being resilient? What does resiliency look like in our work lives? How might business leaders cultivate a happy workplace? Why should they bother?
Instructor: Dr. Monica Bartlett, professor of Psychology
Dec. 4-6: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

The School of Business Administration offers several in-person one-credit elective classes. If you are a full-time undergraduate student and have fewer than 18 credits, you can likely take one of these courses as part of your regular tuition. Classes are open to all majors.

These classes can be added by calling the Registrar at (509) 313-6592. Or email Registrar@gonzaga.edu from your Zagmail account and include your student ID number and the class CRN. For example: Dear Registrar, I would like to register for CRN 12345. Thank you. {Your name}

BCSS 232.  Career Activation CRN 23303
This immersive course prepares students to succeed in today’s jobs and internships through active, hands‑on learning. The class is structured like a professional conference, with students rotating through interactive workshops taught by industry professionals. Students will practice important job skills while building connections with experienced professionals from Seattle and Spokane. Students will leave with practical skills, expanded networks, and concrete resources that help them stand out in the job market.
April 25-26: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 263.  Introduction to Nonprofit Management CRN 23304
A nonprofit is an organization that works for a collective, public or social benefit. This course introduces students to the nonprofit sector and its role in advancing public and social impact. Students explore how nonprofits are formed and governed, how missions and visions are developed, and how organizations plan strategically to achieve their goals. Through examples and discussion, students gain a practical foundation for understanding how nonprofit organizations operate and serve their communities.
April 17-18: 4-10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday

BCSS 264.  Nonprofit Fundraising and Marketing CRN 23302
This course introduces students to the core practices of nonprofit fundraising and marketing. Students learn how nonprofits generate financial support to advance their missions and serve community needs. The course covers essential fundraising and marketing principles, tools, and strategies, with attention to donor engagement, messaging, and ethical practice. By the end of the course, students will have a practical foundation for contributing to effective fundraising efforts in today’s nonprofit environment.
Feb. 21-22: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

This fall, School of Business Administration Visiting Executive in Residence Kimberly Thielman will lead a Friday afternoon workshop for juniors and seniors.

4-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24

This session is designed to help you unlock your own leadership potential. You’ll hear real stories from C-suite executives about the challenges they’ve faced, the pivotal moments that shaped them, and the career-defining choices that helped them succeed. More importantly, you’ll begin to recognize your own strengths—your “Superpowers”—and learn how to apply them both in your personal life and your career.

You won’t just listen—you’ll do. Through interactive exercises and breakout discussions, you’ll explore values, resilience, authenticity, and purpose, all while starting to define your own leadership style. You will walk away with practical insights and a clearer sense of how to lead with confidence and impact.

The program is limited to 20 students. Each student will have the opportunity to spend time in a small group with our local C-suite executives, sharing their own insights into their superpowers.

• Charlotte Nemec President and CEO at Canopy Credit Union
• Jason Clark, President and CEO at Second Harvest
• Jennifer O’Callaghan, Chief Operations Officer at Secured Investment Corp.

To apply
To apply for the program, please submit a 200–300-word statement of interest along with your resume. Find Your Superpower is open to all Gonzaga juniors and seniors.

Applications due:  Wednesday, Oct. 8
Notification of selection: Thursday, Oct. 9

To upload your application, click here.

The School of Business Administration offers several in-person one-credit elective classes. If you are a full-time undergraduate student and have fewer than 18 credits, you can likely take one of these courses as part of your regular tuition. Classes are open to all majors.
These classes can be added by calling the Registrar at (509) 313-6592. Or by emailing Registrar@gonzaga.edu from your Zagmail account and including your student ID number and the CRN of the class. For example: Dear Registrar, I would like to register for CRN 12345. Thank you. {Your name}

BCSS 201 Business Leadership
Business leadership refers to how people in an organization set objectives and influence others to achieve those objectives. Topics include leadership styles, theories of leadership, and case studies of leaders.
Instructor: Brian Newberry, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Nov. 1-2

BCSS 221 Excel Skills
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet software program that allows the user to analyze and visualize data. This course will introduce students to Excel concepts that allow them to analyze and present data in a format that will inform business decisions. This project-based course will use hands-on exercises to cover practical Excel skills used every day in business.
Instructor: Jenn Klein, director of institutional assessment systems, Gonzaga University
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Sept. 27-28

BCSS 207 Resiliency
What is resiliency, what is optimism and how might we cultivate them? What role do positive emotions like awe and gratitude play in being resilient? What does resiliency look like in our work lives? How might business leaders cultivate a happy workplace? Why should they bother?
Instructor: Monica Bartlett, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Nov. 15-16

BCSS 234 Career Preparedness
Career preparedness refers to knowledge, skills, and abilities that allow workers to enter the workforce with success and create a foundation on which to build a productive career. Topics include professionalism, communication, leadership and management, critical thinking, and belonging.
Instructor: Erin Standley, Learning and Development Consultant
Nov 7-8
4-10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday

BCSS 240 Women’s Career & Confidence Development
This course introduces how to create a development plan to reach personal and professional goals. Topics include how to find your “Why”, crush your inner critic, start your financial freedom journey, handle criticism in a new way, and enhance your interview skills. During this course, students will develop through presentations, group discussions, a written assignment, interaction with guest speakers, and reflection opportunities.
Oct. 25-26
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Instructor: Karen Cash, Avista substation engineer and consultant at Aspire Consultant Services

BCSS 266 Nonprofit Leadership
This course examines the concepts of management and leadership in nonprofit organizations. Topics include legal, financial, and organizational governance of nonprofits and well as the role and challenges of leadership in the nonprofit sector. The course examines leadership philosophies used in the nonprofit sector and how differing styles affect effectiveness and achievement of organizational mission.
Katherine Morgan
Oct. 25-26
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

BCSS 244 Life and Career – Women’s Focus
Designed for women aspiring to lead with purpose, this course offers essential tools to thrive personally and professionally. Students will strengthen emotional intelligence, align their careers with their values, manage personal finances, and cultivate the skills necessary for the workplace.
Oct. 11-12
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Instructor: Karen Cash, Avista substation engineer and consultant at Aspire Consultant Services

BCSS 262 Equity and Storytelling
Storytelling allows a leader to engage listeners by structuring information as a story instead of talking about facts. This course develops individual and collective views of equity through storytelling. Authentic leadership will be a focus of the course as storytelling is explored as a way to impact individuals, organizations, and society.
Instructor: Stephanie Elie-Martin, leadership/business consultant, SE Consulting
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Nov. 15-16

Are you interested in joining a select group of Gonzaga students exploring careers in finance? Do you want to learn directly from accomplished professionals while developing your own leadership approach?

The Women in Finance Leadership and Balance (WiF LaB) is a six-session experience designed to help you gain insight into professional pathways, engage with influential women leaders, and strengthen your skills for success in finance. Through storytelling, guest speakers, and applied activities, you’ll build both confidence and perspective for your future career.

This small group will meet six times during the semester. Sessions will be facilitated by Linda Underwood, a visiting Executive in Residence with the Gonzaga University School of Business Administration.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a 200–300 word statement of interest along with your resume on this form. The LaB is open to all Gonzaga students.

Applications due: Tuesday, Sept. 2
Notification of selection: Friday, Sept 5

Meetings will be 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the following Mondays in Jepson 014

Sept. 15
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Nov. 17

Are you interested in developing the mindset and skills for impactful leadership in business? Are you interested in being able to convey to future employers how valuable you can be to their organization from early on in your career?

The Gonzaga Leaders of the Future (G-LOF) is a six-session experience designed to help you grow your leadership potential. You’ll explore what it takes to lead today—and prepare for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow—through case studies, research, guest speakers, and engaging classroom activities. This small group will meet six times during the semester to build confidence, sharpen practical skills, and craft a personal leadership philosophy. Sessions will be facilitated by Todd Ringwood, one of the SBA’s visiting executives in residence. Todd has over 30 years of experience in Fortune 200 companies leading teams from five employees to several thousand.

To apply, please submit a 200–300 word statement of interest along with your resume on this form. G-LoF is open to all Gonzaga students.

Applications due: Tuesday, Sept. 2

Notification of selection: Friday, Sept 5

Meetings will be 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays in Jepson 014

1. Sept 10
2. Sept 24
3. Oct 8
4. Oct 22
5. Nov 5
6. Nov 19

This fall, there are two professional leadership series opportunities. Information and deadlines for each are available below.

G-LOF: Gonzaga Leaders of the Future

Are you interested in developing the mindset and skills for impactful leadership in business? Are you interested in being able to confidently convey to future employers how valuable you can be to their organization from early on in your career? The Gonzaga Leaders of the Future (G-LOF) is a six-session experience designed to help you grow your leadership potential. You’ll explore what it takes to lead today—and prepare for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow—through case studies, research, guest speakers, and engaging classroom activities.

This small group will meet six times during the semester to build confidence, sharpen practical skills, and craft a personal leadership philosophy. Sessions will be facilitated by Todd Ringwood, one of the SBA’s visiting executives in residence. Todd has over 30 years of experience in Fortune 200 companies leading teams from five employees to several thousand.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a 200–300 word statement of interest along with your resume on this form. G-LoF is open to all Gonzaga students.

Applications due: Tuesday, Sept. 2
Notification of selection: Friday, Sept 5

Meetings will be 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays in Jepson 014

1. Sept 10
2. Sept 24
3. Oct 8
4. Oct 22
5. Nov 5
6. Nov 19

WiF LaB: Women in Finance Leadership and Balance

Are you interested in joining a select group of Gonzaga students exploring careers in finance? Do you want to learn directly from accomplished professionals while developing your own leadership approach?

The Women in Finance Leadership and Balance (WiF LaB) is a six-session experience designed to help you gain insight into professional pathways, engage with influential women leaders, and strengthen your skills for success in finance. Through storytelling, guest speakers, and applied activities, you’ll build both confidence and perspective for your future career.

This small group will meet six times during the semester. Sessions will be facilitated by Linda Underwood, a visiting Executive in Residence with the Gonzaga University School of Business Administration.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a 200–300 word statement of interest along with your resume on this form. The LaB is open to all Gonzaga students.

Applications due: Tuesday, Sept. 2
Notification of selection: Friday, Sept 5

Meetings will be 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the following Mondays in Jepson 014

Sept. 15
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Nov. 17

Questions? Email Dr. Pepper at pepper@gonzaga.edu

Opportunity for Sophomore-Level Students
Are you interested in non-profits? Do you want hands-on experience in the banking industry? Want to make industry connections before you graduate? Numerica Credit Union is again looking for one junior to serve on its Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 academic year. Being on a board of directors is a prestigious post. This is an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a financial institution and to network with people in the industry. The opportunity is open to all business, accounting, and economics students. Accounting and finance students may find it most in line with their course work, but it is good experience for any business student who is looking for experience in non-profits, community organizations, or servant leadership.

Gonzaga has had several students earn this prestigious position over the years. It is a great way to build your resume and apply your classroom learning.

To qualify, you must be a junior-level business or accounting major by Fall 2025 and be able to commit to two years of service to the Board as a non-voting member. You will be expected to contribute to the board including attendance at meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m. You must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 and a GPA of at least 3.0 across all your business courses (or their equivalent). You cannot be on any type of university probation. You also must meet with the approval of the Numerica Board, as they make the final selection decision. You must also join/be a member of Numerica Credit Union, pass background checks, and sign confidentiality and ethics agreements.

If you are interested, complete this form using your Zagmail address. The form requests a current resume and a 300-word statement of interest that includes a section on how you would best serve and fulfill your duties as a student director. You also must receive two recommendations from Gonzaga faculty/staff using this form. Applications are due Monday, April 28

Questions? Email Dr. Pepper at pepper@gonzaga.edu

This year’s Careers in Marketing Day is on Friday, February 28^th. We have three events planned, including a career development workshop at 10 am, a panel presentation on career paths in marketing at 2:10 pm, and a networking social at 3:00 pm. I wanted to particularly draw your attention to the Career Development workshop as it may be of interest to any SBA student.

Here’s a link to that event: https://www.gonzaga.edu/news-events/events/2025/2/28/career-development-workshop—brandyou

Career Development Workshop – “BrandYou”

10:00 – 10:50 a.m. – Jepson Center, Wolff Auditorium

Presented by: Marketing Advisory Board members Aaron Sanchez (Creative Director at LinkedIn) and Patrick Byers (Founder of Outsource Marketing), along with Vicki Hucke from CPD.

Event Description:

Position yourself for a job you’ll love.

How will you stand out in a sea of candidates? Learn how a personal brand can help you get noticed. Alumni with expertise in personal positioning and LinkedIn profile building will be joined by a representative from CPD to get you the tools you need to build the brand that’s unique to you. Learn how to:

• develop career goals and professional values
• strategize and build a “personal brand” 
• create a LinkedIn profile and use it as a student